Новости за 17.09.2023

Gordon was unable to get his side ticking from the play-making role during the 22-15 Pool C defeat in Saint Etienne that leaves the Wallabies' knockout stage hopes in the balance. Gordon was at fault for Josua Tuisova's try early in the second half that allowed Fiji to stretch their lead as he misjudged his jump to catch a high ball, allowing the burly centre to scoop up the loose ball and scamper away to score. "Carter's a young 10, he's going to have those days," Jones told reporters. "I've said this before... Читать дальше...

Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Mahomes overcame a slow start to finish with 305 yards from 29-of-41 passes to give the reigning Super Bowl champions a gritty 17-9 win on the road in Florida. Mahomes and the Chiefs had been upset at home by the Detroit Lions in their opening game of the season after a litany of blunders by the receiving corps. But with fit-again tight end Travis Kelce back in the starting line-up, Mahomes looked more like his old self as the Chiefs dug deep for a hard-earned victory. Читать дальше...

Armenian separatists in Azerbaijan's breakaway enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh on Sunday agreed on delivery of humanitarian supplies through the territory controlled by Baku, marking the first step towards de-escalation in the volatile region.

Morocco accepted aid from four nations – the UK, Spain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates – after a powerful earthquake ripped through the country on 8 September 2023. International rescue teams arrived quickly to set up search operations at the base of the Atlas Mountains, where the epicentre of the quake was located. FRANCE 24's team on the ground reports.

Arteta gave David Raya his debut in Sunday's 1-0 win against Everton after dropping England keeper Aaron Ramsdale. The Spaniard, signed on loan from Brentford recently, was rarely tested by woeful Everton before Leandro Trossard's second-half strike sealed Arsenal's first win at Goodison Park in six year. Defending his decision to start with Raya, Arteta said: "The same rationale about why Fabio (Vieira) played here or Eddie (Nketiah) or Gabriel Jesus. "I haven't had a single question on why Gabriel Jesus didn't start. Читать дальше...

Liverpool and Tottenham shrugged off sloppy starts to seal dramatic wins, keeping them in touch with Premier League leaders Manchester City, while Chelsea's woes deepened after a lacklustre draw at Bournemouth. AFP Sports looks at three talking points from the weekend's action. Troubled United must find cutting edge Christian Eriksen surveyed the wreckage of Manchester United's woeful 3-1 loss to Brighton and insisted his team's problems can be cured if they find a cutting edge to their attack. Читать дальше...

American rider Sepp Kuss claimed his first Grand Tour victory in the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday in Madrid, which he described as "life-changing", as his team Jumbo-Visma completed an unprecedented treble.

Man-of-the-match Josua Tuisova scored a second-half try and scrum-half Simione Kuruvoli contributed 15 points with the boot as the Flying Fijians bounced back from their narrow opening Pool C defeat to Wales. Australia scored tries through wings Mark Nawaqanitawase and Suli Vunivalu but had to settle for a losing bonus point in a game in which they were always second best. "I'm emotionally drained at the moment," said Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui. "I'm really proud of the boys. "It was a great contest, a great Australian side. Читать дальше...

The Dutch team became the first to win all three Grand Tours in a single year, after Jonas Vingegaard won his second consecutive Tour de France and Primoz Roglic triumphed at the Giro d'Italia. While Jumbo-Visma co-leaders Vingegaard and Roglic are accustomed to being the superstars, this week they supported their usual loyal domestique Kuss to his maiden Grand Tour success on apparent team orders. Kuss, 29, crossed the line smiling wide, his position as general classification leader not under... Читать дальше...

Tell al-Sultan, which predates Egypt's pyramids, is an oval-shaped tell, or mound, in the Jordan Valley, and contains the prehistoric deposits of human activity. The decision by the United Nations cultural organisation, which it posted on X, formerly Twitter, was taken at its 45th world heritage committee meeting held in Riyadh. "The property proposed for nomination is the prehistoric archaeological site of Tell al-Sultan, located outside the antique site of Jericho," UNESCO's assistant director general, Ernesto Ottone, said at the session. Читать дальше...

Fiji defeated Australia 22-15 for the first time in 69 years and sent a jolt of joy rippling through the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.

The 29-year-old France international and former Manchester City player was introduced 70 minutes into his new club's 2-2 draw with the Ligue 1 leaders. Lorient were trailing 2-1 when Mendy came on, but the defender played a part in Romain Faivre's equalising goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time in Brittany. His last competitive game before Sunday was back in August 2021 in the Premier League for City against Tottenham Hotspur. Mendy's acquittal two months ago ended a three-year court process. Читать дальше...

Bremen-born Dinkci, who joined Heidenheim on loan from Werder in July, scored either side of half time as the Bundesliga newcomers prevailed in one of two six-goal thrillers in the Bundesliga on Sunday. In Sunday's late game, another promoted side Darmstadt threw away a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Borussia Moenchengladbach. "It's a great feeling. My first brace in the Bundesliga, and it comes against Bremen of all clubs. My whole family is here today, so it doesn't get much better than this," Dinkci told DAZN after Heidenheim's win. Читать дальше...

The Blues have made their second worst ever start to a Premier League campaign following a lacklustre performance at the Vitality Stadium. With just one win from five league games, Chelsea are closer to the relegation zone than the top four. It has been a wretched start to Pochettino's reign after his close-season appointment and for the second successive game his team were booed off by angry supporters. Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell appeared to endure extra abuse when he went towards the Blues... Читать дальше...

Fox began the day three shots behind overnight leader Aberg and a triple-bogey seven on the third hole appeared to have taken him out of contention. But the 36-year-old covered his last 13 holes in eight under par for a closing 67. Fox's 18-under-par final total gave him a one-shot victory over playing partner Aaron Rai and Tyrrell Hatton. Rai missed a long eagle putt on the 18th which could have given him the title or at least forced a play-off. World number three Jon Rahm, who had been runner-up... Читать дальше...

The European Union on Sunday told Iran to reconsider its decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

Jansen took five for 39 as Australia were bowled out for 193 in reply to South Africa's 315 for nine. South African captain Temba Bavuma said the character of the team had shone through after they lost the first two matches of the series, which boded well for the World Cup in India next month. "There is a lot of confidence we can take, in that we had our backs against the wall and we showed we have ways of getting on top of the game. We will go to India in probably the best state we can be." ... Читать дальше...

A U.N. conference voted Sunday to list prehistoric ruins near the ancient West Bank city of Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine, a decision likely to anger Israel, which controls the territory and does not recognize a Palestinian state.

World leaders meet Monday at the United Nations in a bid to salvage ambitious promises to lift the planet's poorest, at a time when vulnerable nations are facing a volley of crises.

Tunisian authorities expelled hundreds of sub-Saharan African migrants from the port of Sfax Sunday after they were thrown out of their homes during unrest in July, a rights group said.

The home team were bowled out for just 50 in 15.2 overs with Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj ripping through the batting with his 6-21 in Colombo. Sri Lanka were playing their 11th Asia Cup final but the 116-minute humilation left the fans disappointed and coach Silverwood said he hoped it will be a blessing in disguise. "Sometimes a bit of a kick up the rear end is not the worst thing going into a World Cup," Silverwood told reporters. "Maybe this is just a wake up call, that for us to compete against teams like India... Читать дальше...

In response to the most severe drought Mayotte has experienced in decades, the French government and local authorities in the overseas territory are taking drastic measures to ensure inhabitants get basic access to water. The unprecedented shortage is pushing locals into desperation and mounting tensions at a time when Mayotte is also seeing rampant crime.

Fellow lock Richie Arnold, who was originally named on the bench, was promoted to the starting XV due to Skelton failing to recover from a calf injury. Matt Philip, who was not part of the original matchday 23, was named on the bench. "Late change in Saint-Etienne with Will Skelton ruled out. Dave Porecki to lead us out against Fiji. Congrats skip," the Wallabies said on their official X account, formerly known as Twitter. Skelton had been an injury doubt since limping out of training on Thursday... Читать дальше...

"I haven't taken a shower in seven days," said the woman from Amizmiz at the foot of the High Atlas range, about 60 kilometres (40 miles) southwest of Marrakech. "I've only washed my armpits and changed my clothes." Over a week since a 6.8-magnitude quake devastated parts of central Morocco, many worry that the dire living conditions and poor hygiene spell new threats for the survivors. The disaster killed nearly 3,000 people and injured thousands more when it hit in Al-Haouz province, south of the tourist hub Marrakesh, on September 8. Читать дальше...

But an emotional George Russell was close to tears after crashing his Mercedes on the final lap after attempting a late victory charge on fresher tyres. Lando Norris was second after a brilliant defensive drive to hold off the Mercedes pair as Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in third after teammate Russell's lapse. Championship leader Max Verstappen, who had won the last 10 races, was only fifth as Red Bull failed to take the chequered flag for the first time this season after a weekend where they were consistently off the pace. Читать дальше...